A North Platte man has been sentenced to prison in connection with the 2021 death of a two-year-old Sidney boy.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development awarded 21 grants totaling $5.54 million, including a $562,000 grant to the City of Sidney for the Northside Park project.

Police say a woman was injured after being struck with a bat.

The City of Sidney has issued two service updates affecting a local park and public transportation beginning next week.

SIDNEY -- The Sidney Board of Education addressed several issues during the March 31 special meeting including staff changes, budgeting and developing a Classified salary schedule.

A World War II veteran and his daughter were killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 26 and West 42nd Street near Scottsbluff, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

From healthcare and business to design, education, and skilled trades, Sidney High School students are gaining real-world experience through the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

One hospitalized, several displaced after a fire broke out at a Scottsbluff apartment complex Monday night. Investigators say smoking materials likely sparked the blaze.

U.S. Air Force visited Kimball Tuesday night to provide an update on the Sentinel Project.

A wave of vehicle vandalism swept through Sidney early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of local radio personality Hunter Arterburn, who was taken into custody by Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs just before 9 a.m.

The Colorado Tourism Office awarded Logan County, Colo., a $20,000 grant to develop gravel cycling. The grant will be used to promote an estimated 1,600 miles of gravel roads in Logan County.

A lucky visitor to the 34th Annual Spring Expo in Sidney will walk away with a choice between two high-end home makeover packages from Sutton Home Gallery, valued at $4,400 each.

Sidney School District administration announced March 31 it is working on developing an "alternative school" program. When fully implemented it will be used in place of the ESU-13 VALTS program.

The event, presented by Sutton Home Gallery, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.

Western Nebraska sees hail up to 1.25 inches and a 60 mph wind gust near Dix Monday night.

A traffic stop led to the discovery of 36 grams of meth and two arrests Monday afternoon, according to Alliance Police.

Sidney High School graduate Austin Glanz has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association to support his pursuit of a broadcasting career.

Debbie Sweetser is wrapping up nearly 30 years with Sidney Regional Medical Center. Her last day is April 2.

Cooper White’s story is one of grit, faith and a second chance at life.

Lindsey and Adam Price are continuing to feel the blessing of their business venture, Price Cream, now with their own location in downtown Sidney.

Regional West recently celebrated the 2024 years of service, STAR award, PEARL Award, DAISY Award, and Caring Kind Award recipients at its annual employee recognition celebration.

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing Saturday in Sidney has been found safe, according to the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office.

Road conditions rapidly deteriorated in western Nebraska as a rain-snow mix changed to snow across the Sandhills and northern portions of the state.

CHAPPELL -- Disc Golf and a mural in memory of Curtiss Routh are two more reasons to visit Chappell Lake.

A 34-year-old Akron man was arrested at a high school track meet Thursday following a months-long drug investigation by Fort Morgan Police.

Potter-Dix had a Class D1 state champion in Jaxson Chase.

Law enforcement agencies expanded the search for Harley Salway III beyond western Nebraska as they continue efforts to locate the fugitive, the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

A Scottsbluff man is in custody following a high-speed pursuit and standoff with law enforcement that ended early Friday morning, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Two Fort Morgan men were arrested Thursday following a drug investigation that uncovered cocaine sales in local bars and led to the discovery of multiple drugs, firearms, and cash, according to the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Sedgwick County, Colo., officials are investigating a possible incident involving the County's human resources and payroll program. The County's IT service provider reported the payroll system was compromised.

The Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for Harley Salway III, an Alliance man who was inadvertently released from the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center without posting bond and is now wanted on multiple felony charges.

Western Nebraska Community College's Student Success Center will host a Career Fair Wednesday, April 9, at Cougar Palace on the Scottsbluff Campus.

Firefighters battled a large hay bale fire in southern Garden County on Wednesday that destroyed approximately 800 bales north of Lodgepole.

A wave of unseasonably warm weather swept through western Nebraska and southeastern Wyoming on Thursday, breaking high temperature records in multiple communities.

A 25-year-old Scottsbluff man was sentenced to prison recently for sexual assault of a child and child abuse.

Two Scottsbluff FIRST Legos Robotics teams finish in top three at State Championship.

A Cheyenne County team competed in the FIRST Lego League State Championship, finishing 15 out of 89 teams.

The City of Sidney was presented with a check for $32,777 from ACE gas supplier at the March 25 city council meeting.

An Alliance man in custody at Scotts Bluff County Detention Center died at Regional West Medical Center of a medical emergency. on March 24. The Nebraska State Patrol is in charge of the investigation.

An accused violent fugitive wanted in Wyoming was arrested without incident in Morgan County on Wednesday afternoon following a month-long investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Firefighters responded to a structure fire north of Bridgeport earlier today. The building was a total loss.

Sterling Firefighters assisted with a grass fire near Peetz and a second near Merino recently.

SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council March 25 tabled a decision to pursue an updated bookmobile. The City's current bookmobile is more than 30 years old, and maintenance is increasingly expensive.

In 1923, Nebraska and Colorado entered into a unique agreement known as the “South Platte River Compact,” which stated that during irrigation season, Colorado would allow a specified amount of water to flow into Nebraska.

Western Nebraska Community College is excited to announce the first Class A Commercial Driver's License class in Sidney, starting on April 7.

A known violent parolee was taken into custody Thursday night in Fort Morgan following a coordinated law enforcement effort involving the Fort Morgan Police Department, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, and K9 Dobby.

A small grass fire broke out Tuesday evening at County Road 6 and County Road 121 in rural Cheyenne County, prompting a swift response from the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department at 6:30 p.m.

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

A two-vehicle accident involving a pickup and a semi hauling livestock briefly disrupted traffic on Highway 19 at the Country Road 6 intersection south of Lorenzo Tuesday afternoon.

Sidney Middle School officials recently announced the Third Quarter Honor Roll students.

Emergency personnel responded to a reported single-vehicle injury crash Monday night at the intersection of Fort Sidney Road and U.S. Highway 30 in east Sidney.

A new cattle processing facility in North Platte is set to create a sustainable local supply chain that will bring in an estimated one billion dollars annually once it is fully-operational.  

A Scottsbluff man is now formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree arson following the fiery death of his father last week.

The North Platte Natural Resources District is experiencing a Severe Drought with potential to escalate to an Extreme Drought.

Vistabeam is adding customers to its fiber optic broadband network in Oshkosh. The construction of this network was supported by a grant from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP).

A woman reported missing in Alliance late last week has been found safe, according to the Alliance Police Department.

An 11-year-old boy reported missing in Sidney Saturday night was found safe, according to the Sidney Police Department.

Potter-Dix and Bridgeport high schools are sending students to the NSAA State Speech Championships with district titles in hand after commanding performances at their respective meets over the weekend.

Reginald Smith, 30, of Torrington, Wyo., entered a plea of No Contest in Scotts Bluff District Court to charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The Sidney Police Department opened its doors March 21, celebrating its new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

United Way of Western Nebraska is making Easter a little brighter for families in our community with its Easter Basket Fiundraiser.

Kimball was well represented on the winter sport all conference rosters announced Friday. Three boys basketball players, one girls basketball player, two boys wrestlers and a girls wrestler were all named to the Western Trails Conference All Conference te

A Wyoming fugitive wanted for forgery and probation violation was arrested in Kimball on Thursday after law enforcement executed a warrant service.

The Sidney Sharpshooters competed in Sutherland March 15 and will be in Mitchell Saturday, March 22.